A Victorian And Modern Tradition
The Victorians began the well-loved tradition of sending a special message through a particular flower. Today, different flowers represent a variety of unique and special meanings. As more and more people start to participate in this beautiful and age old tradition, the secret and special language of the flower will continue to grow and develop.
To help you better understand this beautiful language of love, here are 10 of the most popular flower choices and their unique individual meanings.
1 – Gerbera Daisies
Gerbera daisies are an extremely popular choice for weddings and for other special occasions. They are an ideal choice for a wedding when you consider their meaning. The gerbera daisy is said to symbolize virtue, love, and purity.
2 – Lilacs
Lilacs are another popular choice for joyful wedding celebrations. They are said to represent new love, which often also represents the love between a mother and her new born child.
3 – Variety Of Roses
Roses come in a variety of different colors that each represents a distinct and significant meaning. Here are some of the most common rose colors and their unique meanings:
*Red Rose – Love, romance, and passion
*Yellow Rose – Friendship and joyfulness
*Peach Rose – Optimism or looking forward to the future
*White Rose – Sincerity and virtuousness
*Pink Rose – Gratitude or grace
4 – Sunflowers
Sunflowers often invoke a very joyful feeling to the people looking on. If you give a sunflower as a gift, it can represent the loyalty you feel for an individual and your wishes for their joyful future.
5 – Violets
Traditional violets are often viewed as a symbol for modesty or faithfulness. However, a white violet interestingly says to a person, “take a chance”.
6 – Different Varieties Of Carnations
Carnations come in a variety of colors, potentially invoking many different meanings. The general meaning of a carnation is affection and vitality, but some of the different varieties represent something entirely different. Here are some of the other common colors and their diverse meanings:
*Pink Carnation – I will always remember you
*Red Carnation – Veneration or longing
*White Carnation – Pure and untainted love
*Yellow Carnation – Rejection or contempt
*Striped Carnation – The answer no or total refusal
7 – Lilies
Lilies are another flower that can come in a variety of different colors. As you have seen from the flower list, colors can play a significant role in the meaning of a flower. Many times, the color of a flower can completely change or even reverse its meaning. Some of the recognized meanings for common colors of lilies are:
*Orange – Hatred or disdain
*White – Pure
*Tiger Lily – Vanity or wealth
*Calla Lily – Beautiful
8 – Tulips
Tulips often signify perfect love. For a more specific meaning, choose a red tulip which is said to represent a desperate avowal of pure love.
9 – Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas are a very interesting flower. Before you give a hydrangea as a gift, remember that it might be interpreted as a thoughtful expression of gratitude, but it can also represent cruelty.
10 – Forget-Me-Nots
Forget-Me-Nots are a sweet and delightful flower choice. As said by their name, they represent love and sweet memories.
Speaking The Language Of The Flower
If you want to send a particular message by your flower choice, you may wish to include a flower language guide or a simple card. With the right bouquets or boutonnieres, you can send the perfect message to the people you care about.
